Injection molding component with low profile terminal connection
US7513771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2045/2751
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An injection molding hot-runner component comprising a tubular body defining a central passage and having an outer surface, an electrically insulated heater wire coupled to the tubular body, an external lead electrically connected to an end of the heater wire to form a connection, the external lead for connecting to an external power supply, and a terminal housing mounted to the outer surface of the tubular body, the connection of the external lead and the end of the heater wire being located within the terminal housing, wherein the connection extends in a plane that is generally parallel to tangential plane to the outer surface of the tubular body at the location of the connection.
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